Poetry

"I have nothing to say, and I am saying it, and that is poetry." — John Cage

“Writing Became a Part of My Soul”: A Conversation with Bejan Matur
Anahit Poturyan’s chance encounter with Bejan Matur’s poetry leads to a fascinating conversation.
Anahit PoturyanJan 31, 2020
“Whatever, Whenever You Are”: On Ed Bok Lee’s “Mitochondrial Night”
Stephanie Sy-Quia considers “Mitochondrial Night” by Ed Bok Lee.
Stephanie Sy-QuiaJan 30, 2020
- Poetry
Raymond Carver and the Night of the Living Bukowski
Diane Smith recalls a party she hosted for Charles Bukowski, at Raymond Carver’s urging.
Diane SmithJan 27, 2020
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
“A Lament for Everything, and Praise”: On Sarah Vap’s “Winter: Effulgences and Devotions”
Chris Freeman considers “Winter: Effulgences and Devotions” by Sarah Vap.
Chris FreemanJan 14, 2020
- Poetry
“Deflected by This Bitter Era”: On Olga Livshin’s “A Life Replaced” and Olga Zilberbourg’s “Like Water and Other Stories”
Linda Kinstler finds a resonance between “A Life Replaced” by Olga Livshin and “Like Water and Other Stories” by Olga Zilberbourg.
Linda KinstlerJan 11, 2020
Beauty and Terror: On Aria Aber’s “Hard Damage”
Claire Schwartz considers “Hard Damage” by Aria Aber.
Claire SchwartzJan 8, 2020
- Poetry
“Life’s Largeness”: A Conversation with James Arthur
Amanda Gunn interviews James Arthur about his new book, “The Suicide’s Son.”
Amanda GunnJan 3, 2020
- Poetry
Across Borders: A Conversation with Ishion Hutchinson
Danielle Charette and Paul Cato interview poet Ishion Hutchinson.
Danielle Charette, Paul CatoJan 1, 2020
- Poetry
“Still Evolving”: A Conversation with Staceyann Chin
Sarah Neilson interviews poet Staceyann Chin about her new book, “Crossfire: A Litany for Survival.”
Sarah NeilsonDec 29, 2019
- Poetry
Katherine Mansfield: The Polish Connection
Gerri Kimber and Magda Heydel reconstruct Katherine Mansfield’s Polish connection.
Gerri Kimber, Magda HeydelDec 25, 2019
Relevant at a Slant: A Conversation with Joseph Mosconi
Kate Durbin discusses typography, worldbuilding, and knowledge clusters with fellow poet Joseph Mosconi.
Kate DurbinDec 25, 2019
“I Am Scorching Air”: A Conversation with Sina Queyras
Myra Bloom talks to Sina Queyras about “My Ariel.”
Myra BloomDec 20, 2019
- Poetry